Franklin, TN – Downtown, Events, Shopping, Restaurants, Antiques, Living and Entertainment

Franklin Tomorrow will host a “Franklin Civics 101” lecture, Monday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Franklin City Hall to give citizens a glimpse into the workings of Franklin city government and the duties and responsibilities of the people who operate it.  “With the upcoming October city elections for mayor and four seats for at-large […]

Some of Williamson County’s loveliest ladies will be on hand to help celebrate mature beauty and talent Sunday, August 5, at the Williamson County Fair presented by Tractor Supply Company. Women 60 and over are invited to enter the county’s Ms SR Williamson County Age of Elegance pageant for a chance to win prizes and […]

The smell of fresh cooked catfish, music and laughter will be filling the air Friday, July 20 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church’s 33rd Fish Fry in Franklin, Tennessee.  A Middle Tennessee tradition for a third of a century, the event is a cherished, old-fashioned family get-together. All-you-can eat catfish, wonderful live bluegrass music, an incredible […]

By Katie Volz The Nashville Predators are up for sale and in danger of being moved out of Tennessee. While nothing is final, Predators fans are not taking this threat lightly. Many websites and fan organizations have been popping up in the last few weeks, all with the same goal: to prove that Nashville wants […]

Local physician David Vanderpool , M.D. tells of his recent trip to the country of Mozambique, Africa where his nonprofit is currently building  a hospital and nursing school facility, and operating a mobile medical unit.  Vanderpool, stocked with $60,000 worth of supplies in a suitcase, traveled with his family to Pemba, Mozambique to check the […]

On June 29th, the League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing hosted the Awesome 80’s Party at the Factory at Franklin to celebrate 80 years of service.  With approximately 300 Dudes and dudettes dressed to the nines, the League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing raised approximately $33,000. Walking into Jamison Hall at […]

Update: A record 828 bikers participated in the 11th Annual Harpeth River Ride. The 11th Annual Harpeth River Ride, sponsored by the Harpeth Bike Club, will be held Saturday, June 23rd.  Included in this year’s event will be special guest Samantha Gilley, a blind, nine time cancer survivor who plans to ride across the state […]

By Polly Bibb On June 22 and 23, Franklin’s Charge will host Franklin’s first-ever summer civil war symposium, "Why Franklin Matters." Attendees will enjoy two days of learning about the Battle of Franklin, participating in round-table discussions on historic preservation, listening to select speakers such as Robert Hicks, author of The Widow of the South […]

On Sunday, June 3, from 6:30pm unitl 9:pm, celebraties and local Williamson County residents flocked to Sandy’s Downtown Grille, Merridee’s and Gin-o to support Turning the Tables.  Approximately 350 guests attended the second annual year of Turning the Tables hosted by the popular Southern Exposure Magazine, and  nearly $40,000 was raised.  This year the money […]

Two of country music’s greatest names take the stage at the Williamson County Fair presented by Tractor Supply Company August 9, as the annual Grand Ole Country Night returns for the third year. Conlee, known for such hits as Rose Colored Glasses and Busted, will open the evening with an hour long  show at 7 […]

This summer, close to 90 students are enrolled in a camp that is designed to help them improve their reading skills in an adventure format. Called Adventure Academy, the Franklin Special School District is prepared to move struggling readers forward in a fun camp-like setting. One group of fifth-grade students will practice wilderness survival skills […]

Six officers and four new members were elected to the board of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County at it annual meeting Tuesday night. More than 200 members of the county’s oldest and largest preservation organization attended the gathering at the Factory at Franklin,  where the presentation of the Foundation’s annual preservation awards […]

On Thursday, May 24, TMA is hosting a Clean Air Partners of Williamson County Celebration at the Transit Center from 8-9 a.m. During the celebration, Dave Pelton, executive director of Clean Cities of Middle Tennessee will be the key note speaker. His discussion will focus on the Biofuels of Today. In addition, 2006 partners will […]

On Friday, April 20, A Vintage Affair held its seventh annual event attended by approximately 1000 guests in Jamison Hall in the Factory at Franklin. Hosting pre-social events throughout the week leading up to the big event, A Vintage Affair raised more than $150,000 to benefit the following organizations: the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at […]

Twelve of the region’s best swivel-hipped, pouty-lipped hunks of burnin’ love will tear up the stage for a world-class Elvis Tribute Artists’ contest at the Williamson County Fair presented by Tractor Supply Company. “Viva Las Franklin,” Saturday Aug. 4 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center, is an official qualifying event for the Ultimate Elvis […]